
LATAM MEETS THE GULF:
"Unlocking Opportunities in the Middle East"

MODERATOR
Harout J. Samra
Member of the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission
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SPEAKER
Nick Naamou
Co-Founder of the Miami Chamber of Commerce Dubai

SPEAKER
Yolanda Perez
Co-Founder and Co-Chair
Miami Chamber of Commerce Dubai

SPEAKER
Antonio Lopez
Founder
Access Global
TOPIC
1. A New South–South Investment Corridor
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Growing investment relationships between Latin America and the Gulf as part of a broader Global South capital flow.
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Strategic partnerships between investors in countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar with opportunities across Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.
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LATAM as a diversification play for Gulf family offices seeking exposure to commodities, demographics, and natural resources.
2. Food Security, Agriculture & Supply Chains
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Gulf countries’ long-term food security strategies aligned with LATAM’s agricultural capacity.
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Investment opportunities in farmland, agri-logistics, and ag-tech across Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil.
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Opportunities to build resilient food corridors linking South American producers with Gulf import markets.
3. Energy Transition & Natural Resource Partnerships
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LATAM’s strategic role in supplying critical minerals and renewable energy.
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Lithium triangle cooperation involving Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia for global battery supply chains.
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Gulf capital supporting renewable projects in Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, as well as green hydrogen initiatives.
4. Infrastructure, Logistics & Trade Connectivity
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Investment opportunities in ports, logistics corridors, and digital infrastructure linking the two regions.
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Strategic shipping and trade routes connecting LATAM export hubs with Gulf logistics centers like Dubai and Doha.
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Infrastructure investment opportunities in ports, airports, and energy grids across Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
5. The Role of Family Offices in Building Cross-Regional Partnerships
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Family offices as long-term investors, bridging opportunities between Latin America and the Gulf.
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Co-investment platforms between investors in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait with family offices in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico.
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Cultural alignment in relationship-driven investing, patient capital, and multi-generational wealth strategies.